Solaiammal R

People-oriented HR professional with over 15 years of experience in the automotive industry, specializing in HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, and Statutory Compliance. Currently working as Deputy Manager – HR at Grupo Antolin India Pt. Ltd., driving end-to-end HR deliverables across plant-level functions.

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for white-collar and blue-collar roles.
• Coordinate with department heads for manpower planning.
• Conduct interviews, finalize selections, and manage onboarding.
• Identify training needs through TNA.
• Develop and execute the annual training calendar for staff and shop floor employees.
• Conduct induction, soft skills, POSH, and safety training.
• Monitor training effectiveness through feedback and performance tracking.
• Maintain and update employee master data and HR records.
• Oversee time office, attendance, and leave management.
• Ensure timely salary inputs, payroll coordination, and HRMS updates.
• Handle contract labour documentation, monthly billing, and CL compliance.
• Coordinate goal setting, mid-year, and annual appraisal processes.
• Align employee objectives with business goals.
• Support department heads in reviewing and rating performance.
• Ensure 100% compliance with labour laws (PF, ESI, Gratuity, Maternity, etc.).
• Prepare for internal and external audits (ISO, IATF, CSR, Safety).
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and close audit observations on time.
• Act as a point of contact for employee grievances and resolve conflicts.
• Escalate sensitive issues as per escalation matrix.
• Conduct HR connect sessions, exit interviews, and follow-up actions
• Plan and execute engagement initiatives: festivals, birthdays, rewards & recognition, etc.
• Implement welfare activities: transportation, uniform, food, medical camps, etc.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive, and safe work environment.
• Organize women-specific forums, sessions, and safety programs.
• Serve as POSH committee member or coordinator.
• Organize awareness programs and ensure compliance with the POSH Act.
• Provide a safe working environment, especially for women employees.
• Prepare and present monthly HR reports: headcount, attrition, training hours, etc.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and internal audits of equipment, work areas, and facilities.
• Prepare and submit audit reports, risk assessments, and follow-up actions.
• Assist in preparing for external audits (EHS, ISO, customer audits).
• Coordinate plant-level Safety Committee Meetings.
• Act as the secretariat for safety-related programs and initiatives.
• Follow up on decisions made in safety reviews and ensure implementation.
• Plan and conduct safety induction for new employees and contract workers.
• Organize regular safety awareness sessions, toolbox talks, and fire drills.
• Ensure job-specific safety training and refreshers are completed on time.

MBA – HR & Marketing - GIM, Coimbatore - 06/2009

PG Diploma in Entrepreneurship Development- Bharathiyar University- 06/2009

BBA- Vysya College, Salem - 01/2007